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Health Effects

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Warnings:

Thoroclear Water Based Sealer contains n-octyltriethoxysilane, water. May cause mild eye and skin irritation. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wear eye protection (safety glasses or goggles) and rubber gloves during handling and use. Keep windows and garage doors open when applying. For eye contact, rinse eyes with water. Remove any contact lenses, and continue flushing with plenty of water for several minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops and persists. For skin contact, wash affected areas with plenty of water, and soap if available, for several minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops and persists. If swallowed, give 3 - 4 glasses of water, but do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek medical attention. This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS:GENERAL No toxicity information is available on this product. The health hazard assessment is based on its components. INGESTION Corrosive. Ingestion may result in vomiting, prostration, collapse and constrictive scarring. EYE CONTACT Extremely irritating. Will cause burns to eye. SKIN ABSORBTION AND CONTACT No toxic effects by absorption. Can cause irritation or burns to skin.INHALATION Inhalation of aerosols, mists or fumes can irritate the nose, throat and upper respiratory system. Prolonged or excessive exposures may result in damage to the upper respiratory system.OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE None known.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS:Prolonged or excessive exposures may result in damage to the upper respiratory system.

Carcinogenicity:

None known.

First Aid:

INHALATION Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult administer oxygen. Consult a physician.INGESTION Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention. EYE CONTACT Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. SKIN CONTACT Wash with soap. Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.